Political Quotes

Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.

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Sep 10, 2025

Political violence has no place in this country. We must condemn this horrifying attack.

commondreams.org
Sep 9, 2025

Another $900 billion for Elon Musk, while 60% live paycheck to paycheck? Really?

truthout.org
Sep 9, 2025

No society can survive when one man becomes a trillionaire while the working class struggles to survive. This cannot stand.

truthout.org
Sep 9, 2025

This is not only grossly immoral. It is insane economics.

truthout.org
Sep 7, 2025

What they fear is Mamdani becoming a model for what could sweep across the country.

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

I find it hard to understand how the major Democratic leaders of New York state are not supporting the Democratic candidate.

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

we should have a foreign policy based on humanity

nypost.com
Sep 7, 2025

What are the oligarchs afraid of?

nypost.com
Sep 7, 2025

If a candidate started at 2% in the polls, gets 50,000 volunteers, creates enormous excitement, gets young people involved in the political process, gets nontraditional voters to vote, Democratic leaders would be jumping up and down!

commondreams.org
Sep 7, 2025

They’re afraid of Mamdani becoming an example of what can happen all over this country

nypost.com
Sep 7, 2025

a test case of whether or not democracy can prevail.

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